Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Wilton Bulletin, in mailboxes and on newsstands today:
• The Wilton Y’s Karen Strickland will retire at the end of next week.
• A new group offers support to parents whose children suffer from mental illness.
• Cannon Grange Fair: 82 years of horticulture, homemaking and fun.
• Timeless Treasures in Silvermine will close its doors by September.
• ‘Weakened Warriors’ put on the Wilton spirit for 200-mile race.
• Do you know your EMTs: Grace Nickel and Emily Colias?
• Bankwell’s CEO resigns.
• Preserving open space brings challenges.
• Tom Foley wins the GOP nomination to run for governor; Wilton backs McKinney; turnout is low.
• Back-to-school activities and events at Wilton schools.
• State of Connecticut launches CHET Baby Scholars program.
• Wilton Continuing Education catalogs were mailed this week and class registration is underway.
• Cardiac Companion offers CPR/AED certification for sixth graders and up.
• Buses will replace weekend and off-peak trains on the branch line.
• The Touch-A-Truck Community Event takes place Sept. 13 at Middlebrook School.
• Editorial: What’s in a number?
• WVAC 911: Keep tabs on your internal temperature.
• From the Fire Chief: If we can’t find you, we can’t help you.
• The AmeriCares Free Clinic needs interpreters.
• New law affects DUI convictions.
• Legislators get mostly passing grades on environment scorecards.
• Scouts will clean-up Comstock Cemetery.
• Styles have changed. Wilton Historical Society exhibits antique baby garments.
• Wilton has its own Ironman in Stephen Brennan.
• Microsoft phone scam returns to town.
• Police Log: License taken, Disorderly conduct, Bike theft, Broken lock, Domestic, Pot possession.
• Health network receives grant for Lyme detection research.
• Cannondale Animal Clinic embraces technological advancements.
• Marion Filley’s Closing Comments: the news is not good.
• Obituaries: Nancy E. Thorne, Flora L. Mazzucco, Josephine Seuringer Mahoney, Melvin Silverman.
• Alexis Levy Designs delivers big-city quality and small-town sensibility.
• Richard King, of Hoffman Landscapes, earned ISA certified arborist credentials.
• LaurelRock says outdoor living space can greatly increase property value.
• Church volunteers make sandwiches for kids.
• Meditation seminar will honor ‘life and energy’ of Bella & Co.
• Wilton Woman’s Club hosts open house.
• Wilton Newcomers’ Club plans its Boohoo-Woohoo back-to-school brunch.
• Murph’s Turf: Growth hormone use is worrisome.
• Four-time state champ Farrell is Sports Person of the Year.
• Holmquist is sixth at Junior Nationals.
• Wilton 12s win I-84 division championship.
• Four Seasons event Saturday.
• Bauerfeld and Lyon reach semis at Canadian Henley Regatta.
• Wilton High School Soccer Boosters warm-up camp is Aug. 18-21.
Arts & Leisure: Jane von Trapp of Redding is Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens’ new executive director, the Easton Farm Tour is Saturday, the SoNo Arts Celebration is Saturday, Happy Christmas looks at sibling relationships.
Home Monthly: Chic coastal living, grilling is a hot topic, how to choose a sofa.